CEN/TC 241 - Gypsum and gypsum based products

This document describes the test methods for binders for floor screeds based on calcium sulphate specified in EN 13454-1. In addition, some of the described test methods apply for factory made mixtures for floor screeds based on calcium sulphate specified in EN 13813.
This document describes reference test methods. If methods and conditions other than these are used, it is important to show that they give results equivalent to those given by the reference methods. In the event of a dispute, only the reference test method is used.
This document describes test methods for binders and made mixtures where the principal active component is calcium sulphate.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings complying with EN 520 and a cellular paperboard core intended to be used as a lightweight partition, lining and encasement for general use in buildings.
This standard covers the following characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength (breaking load) and thermal resistance to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
This Standard covers only prefabricated panels installed so that the core is not exposed.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings and a cellular paperboard core: shear strength, fire resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption and air permeability to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests should be done on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This document covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Building Industry.
It provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of metal beads, metal beads combined with paper tape and metal feature profiles designed for use in systems made with gypsum plasterboards according to EN 520, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement according to EN 15283-1 and EN 15283-2 and products from secondary processing according to EN 14190, gypsum board thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels according to EN 13950 and prefabricated gypsum board panels with a cellular paperboard core according to EN 13915, intended to be used in building construction works. Metal beads and feature profiles, depending upon their material and type, can be featured without decoration, decorated or finished with jointing compounds to receive decoration.
It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength (bending behaviour) to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products
This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performances of gypsum based adhesives which are composed of gypsum plasters defined in EN 13279-1 and of additives. These adhesives are used for fixing to walls and partitions, gypsum board thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels according to EN 13950, gypsum plasterboard linings according to EN 520, gypsum boards with mat reinforcement according to EN 15283-1, gypsum fibre boards according to EN 15283-2 and other suitable products as reprocessed boards according to EN 14190 and cornices according to EN 14209. They assist in the construction of systems which provide thermal and acoustic performance.
It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire, fire resistance and bond strength to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products.
This standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction Industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of preformed plasterboard cornices intended to be used in building construction works either as part of the original specification or subsequently for improved decorative enrichment of the wall/ceiling angle in rooms.
This standard covers the performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength.
This standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Construction Industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
It provides the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products.
This standard does not cover plain plaster and gypsum fibrous plasterwork cornices.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of metal framing components (e.g. profiles, hangers and connectors) intended to be used in building construction works in conjunction with gypsum boards manufactured according to EN 520, EN 15283 1 and EN 15283 2 and gypsum board products from reprocessing conforming to EN 14190 where the assembly is non-loadbearing. Such assemblies include, for example, partitions, wall and ceiling linings, ceilings with mechanically fixed boards and the cladding of beams, columns, ducts and shafts.
It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire, flexural (yield) strength and loadbearing capacity of suspension components to be measured according to the relevant test methods as specified or cited in this European Standard.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of products which have been produced by reprocessing gypsum boards manufactured according to EN 520, EN 15283 1 and EN 15283 2. Reprocessing may include cutting, perforating, edge profiling, decorating and laminating membranes of other materials for functional or decorative purposes, attaching fixings including supports e.g. for partitions. Examples of reprocessing operations are given in Annex B.
The products are intended for use in wall, ceiling and floor applications, where they may be fixed directly to the background, or they are used in systems assembled in conjunction with the structure to form separate or suspended linings. The products can be customized to fit the intended application offering a wide range of aesthetic, functional and decorative solutions of modular or non-modular design.
This European Standard does not cover gypsum board thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels according to EN 13950 and prefabricated gypsum board panels with a cellular paperboard core according to EN 13915.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels made of an insulating material laminated to gypsum boards for which the main intended use is the internal insulation (thermal and/or acoustic) of walls. They are attached with adhesives or by mechanical fixings to vertical solid backgrounds and by mechanical fixings to wood or metal framing with the gypsum board face exposed. The method of fixing and jointing should ensure that the insulating material is not exposed in its normal application.
This European Standard covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire, fire resistance, water vapour permeability, flexural strength, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation and thermal resistance to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products to this European Standard.
This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry.

The European Standard specifies the requirements for jointing compounds and paper tapes used to fill and finish the joints formed at the edges and ends of gypsum plasterboards complying with EN 520, products from secondary processing complying with EN 14190, prefabricated gypsum plasterboard panels with a cellular paperboard core complying with EN 13915, thermal/acoustic composite panels complying with EN 13950, preformed plasterboard cornices complying with EN 14209 and gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement complying with EN 15283 1 and EN 15283 2.
This European Standard does not cover tapes which are made from materials other than paper.
This European Standard covers the following characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength, to be measured according to the relevant test methods in this document.

This European Standard describes the reference test methods for all gypsum binders and gypsum plasters covered by EN 13279-1.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum blocks with smooth faces for which the main intended uses are construction of non-load bearing partitions or independent wall linings and the fire protection of columns, lift shafts, shafts for services, etc. Gypsum blocks are not used to build ceilings.
It covers the following performance characteristics related to the essential requirements:
-   reaction to fire;
-   resistance to fire;
-   direct airborne sound insulation;
-   release of dangerous substances;
to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods, as well as:
-   thermal resistance
to be calculated from the thermal conductivity values given in 4.3.2.
It describes the reference tests for technical specifications.
This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry:
-   convenience classes for density;
-   convenience classes for pH.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.
This European Standard does not cover gypsum blocks of thickness less than 50 mm or gypsum storey height units.

This Technical Report provides details on the rules and recommendations for the installation of works carried
out using fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts as defined in European Standard EN 13815, with instructions and
details about construction.
Fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts from the three categories of production below (see 4.1 of EN 13815:2006)
should be involved in this Technical Report:
a) "cpp" allowing regulatory marking CE,
b) "cppv" allowing regulatory marking CE,
c) "ipp" either when CE marking is required or without CE marking (see Annex D, note 2 of EN 13815:2006).
There are three products:
- traditional fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts, and two specific products:
- GRG casts,
- PMGRG casts.
NOTE 1 Construction of traditional gypsum plaster works using screwed system, showing similar provisions with GRG
works screwed construction, is not dealt in this Technical Report.
NOTE 2 PMGRG works are not dealt in this Technical Report.
There are three ranges of casts, defined by their principal functions shapes and configurations (see 4.2 of
EN 13815:2006):
- casts for interior architecture,
- casts for technical functions and
- units.
The equipment, accessories and devices are defined in this document.
This Technical Report applies to both new construction and to the refurbishment, restructuring or conversion
of existing buildings.
Fibrous plastering work should be capable of having the usual finishes applied directly to them (e.g. paint,
wallpaper), subject to the normal preparatory work applicable for the finish.
This Technical Report should not apply to:
- works consisting of various boards, elements or casts when they are not fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts or
fibrous plaster works which, by their nature, do not form an integral part of the structure by the use of
permanent fixing (see the scope of EN 15319:2007).
- fibrous plaster works consisting of casts and embellishments, when they are to be applied directly to
either new or existing wall or ceiling surfaces, for purely decorative applications (see Figures 3 and 4 of
EN 15319:2007); works of these types should be carried out in accordance with standard practice.
This Technical Report does not contain the regulatory requirements with which fibrous plaster works (e.g.
ceiling) must comply in certain buildings.
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NOTE 3 In the field of safety, most regulations relate to certain types of building for example:
- public buildings (PB),
- high rise buildings (HRB),
- buildings for educational purposes,
- buildings for sanitary purposes.
This Technical Report does not deal with the ability of fibrous plastering works to comply with particular
technical requirements (e.g. fire behaviour, protection against noise, energy economy, etc) needed for the
works to comply with the requirements of the particular building contract.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum fibre boards intended to be used in building construction works including those intended for secondary manufacturing operations. It includes boards designed to receive either direct surface decoration or gypsum plaster.
Gypsum fibre boards are selected for use according to their type, size, thickness and edge profile. The boards may be used for example, to provide dry lining finishes to walls, to fixed and suspended ceilings, to partitions, or as cladding to structural columns and beams. Other uses may be for floors and sheathing applications.
This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength, and thermal resistance.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with gypsum fibre boards: shear strength, fire resistance, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption. If required, tests have to be done according to the corresponding European test methods on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This European Standard also covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product and the reference tests for these characteristics.
It provides for evaluation of conformity of the product to this EN.
This European Standard does not cover gypsum fibre boards that have been subject to any secondary manufacturing operations (e.g. insulating composite panels, boards with thin lamination etc.).
Products covered by EN 520 or EN 13815 are excluded.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum boards with mat reinforcement intended to be used in building construction works including those intended for secondary manufacturing operations. It includes boards designed to receive either direct surface decoration or gypsum plaster.
Gypsum boards with mat reinforcement are selected for use according to their type, size, thickness and edge profile. The boards can be used for example to provide dry lining finishes to walls, to fixed and suspended ceilings, to partitions, or as cladding to structural columns and beams. Other uses can be for floors, ventilation and smoke extraction ducts, cable trays and sheathing applications.
This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength, and thermal resistance.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with gypsum boards with mat reinforcement: shear strength, fire resistance, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption. If required, tests should be done according to the corresponding European test methods on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This European Standard also covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product and the reference tests for these characteristics. It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this EN.
This European Standard does not cover gypsum boards with mat reinforcement which have been subject to any secondary manufacturing operations (e.g. insulating composite panels, boards with thin lamination etc.).
Products covered by EN 520 or EN 13815 are excluded.

This document specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum plasterboards intended to be used in building construction works including those intended for secondary manufacturing operations. It includes boards designed to receive either direct surface decoration or gypsum plaster.
This document covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength (breaking load), impact resistance and thermal resistance.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with plasterboards: shear strength, fire resistance, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation and acoustic absorption to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests should be done on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This document covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Construction Industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this document.
This document does not cover plasterboards, which have been subject to any secondary manufacturing operations (e.g. insulating composite panels, plasterboards with thin lamination, etc.).

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of mechanical fasteners, including nails, screws and staples, intended to be used for the fixing of gypsum plasterboard, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement, products from secondary processing and suitable ancillary products as shown in Figure 2, to timber and metal, as appropriate, in building construction works. The fasteners secure the board to the framing enabling its surface to be finished by jointing or plastering to receive decoration. They can also be used for the construction of the framing and for the connection between substructure and load bearing components and for fixing boards together. Mechanical fasteners contribute to the stability of the assembly.
This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.
This European Standard also covers the additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the products by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
This European Standard does not cover nails, screws and staples intended for use with materials other than plasterboard and the plasterboard based products referred to above and their associated system components.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of powder products based on gypsum binder for building purposes. This includes premixed gypsum building plasters for plastering of walls and ceilings inside buildings where they are applied as a finishing material which can be decorated. These products are specially formulated to meet their application requirements by the use of additives/admixtures, aggregates and other binders. Gypsum and gypsum based building plasters for manual and mechanical applications are included.
This European Standard also applies to gypsum binders both for direct use on site and for further processing into gypsum blocks, gypsum plasterboards, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement, gypsum fibrous plasterwork and gypsum ceiling elements. Gypsum mortar for internal not load bearing partitions not exposed to water is also included.
Calcium sulfate used as binder for floor screeds is not covered by this European Standard.
This European Standard defines the reference tests for technical characteristics and provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products covered by this European Standard.
Building lime, as calcium hydroxide, can be used as an additional binder together with gypsum binder. If gypsum binder is the principle active binding component in a plaster then this plaster is covered by this European Standard. If building lime is the principle active binding component in a plaster then the plaster is covered by EN 998-1.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of factory made cast gypsum elements, for which the main intended uses are the construction of suspended ceilings under universal substrates.
It covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength (expressed as breaking load) and thermal resistance (expressed as thermal conductivity).
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with gypsum elements for suspended ceilings: fire resistance, direct airborne sound insulation and acoustic absorption, which can be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests should be done on assembled system simulating the end use conditions.
This European Standard describes the reference tests for technical specifications.
This European Standard also covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and the acceptance of the product by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.
This European Standard does not cover metal ceiling grids or plasterboard products.
This European Standard excludes stiffening timber roof truss structure applications.

This European Standard defines the rules for the design of gypsum blocks as specified in EN 12859, assembled with adhesives as specified in EN 12860. Accessory products are also defined in this document.  It is applicable to non-loadbearing partition walls and internal insulation of walls in rooms of residential buildings, offices, hospitals, schools etc. and to linings of posts, beams, ducts, shafts etc, that are suitable to receive finishes such as paint and wallpaper without any prior traditional plastering, but having had normal preparation prior to painting.
Certain components requiring special provisions are not covered by this standard and require special consideration.

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This European Standard defines the principles for the design of works carried out using fibrous (gypsum) plaster products as defined in EN 13815.
Fibrous (gypsum) plaster casts from the three categories of production below (see Clause 4 of
EN 13815:2006) should be involved:
a)   ”cpp” allowing regulatory marking CE;
b)   “cppv” allowing regulatory marking CE;
c)   “ipp” either when CE marking is required;
or without CE marking (see Annex D – Note 2 of EN 13815:2006).
This European Standard applies to both new constructions and to the refurbishment, restructuring or conversion of existing buildings.
The common fields of application of fibrous plaster are as set out in Table 1 below.
Table 1 — Common fields of application of fibrous plaster
Fields of application   Examples
Architectural effects      decorating: cornices, pilasters, columns (see exception vii below);
   on the ceiling: flat or shaped ceilings (included suspended ceilings), coffered ceilings, vaults, domes;
   in a vertical position : flat or shaped surfaces (partitions, linings);
   encasements, casings;
   embellishments for direct or concealed lighting;
   structures to improve acoustical performance (insulation, absorption, diffusion).
Technical functions      shafts and ducts for ventilation, air conditioning, smoke extraction;
   ceiling voids and chambers for pressurization;
   structures to enhance fire safety.
NOTE 1   This classification is not exclusive, as the same fibrous plaster work can have several functions.
NOTE 2   Table 1 does not mention the use of fibrous plaster externally; as it can only be used under certain conditions (see 4.3.1.2).
Fibrous plastering work should be capable of having the usual finishes applied directly to them (e.g. paint, wallpaper) subject to the normal preparatory work applicable for the type of finish.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods of metal lath and beads for external render-ing.
This European Standard covers metal lath intended to be used for fixing to structures or solid backgrounds to pro-vide a key to hold the plaster in position. Used in this way it enables fire protecting plastering systems to be pro-vided.
This European Standard covers metal beads intended to be used to improve the protection of external angles and also provide features to the external finish of the construction and which can also be used as movement or expan-sion beads. They also contribute to fire protection.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods of metal lath and beads for internal plaster-ing.
This European Standard covers metal lath intended to be used for fixing to structures or solid backgrounds to pro-vide a key to hold the plaster in position. Metal lath is used vertically to support linings for walls, partitions and col-umns and horizontally to support linings for ceilings and beams. Used in this way it enables fire protecting plaster-ing systems to be provided.
This European Standard covers metal beads intended to be used to improve the protection of corners and also provide features to the internal finish of the construction as well as metal beads intended to be used as depth gauge beads and movement or expansion beads. They also contribute to fire protection.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance requirements for fibrous gypsum plaster cast-sections, rigid sheets, rigid tiles - made by various techniques in factories or workshops.  
This European Standard is applicable to:
-   conventional series produced products;
-   series produced products with varying properties ;
-   individual (and non-series) produced products, insofar required to be CE marked.
See 4.1 and annex D concerning the classification of the fibrous gypsum plaster casts.
This European Standard covers the following performance characteristics of the fibrous gypsum plaster casts : reaction to fire, thermal resistance, as well as resistance to impact by a hard steel ball and cohesion.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with fibrous gypsum plaster casts : fire resistance, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests have to be done on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This European Standard defines the reference test methods for the technical specifications.
This European Standard also covers additional technical characteristics of fibrous gypsum plaster casts that are of importance for use and acceptance of the products by the building industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
It provides for assessment of conformity of the products to this standard.
This standard does not apply to:
   i)      fibre reinforced gypsum sheet products (see pr EN 15283);
       ii)       gypsum elements for suspended (see EN 14246);
   iii)   solid casts;
   iv)   run fibre reinforced products;
   v)    plaster based stucco casts, carton pierre decors, resin decors;
   vi)    moulds, models and mock-ups made of fibrous gypsum plaster;
   vii)   fibrous gypsum plaster casts that, by nature, are not intended to be fastened in position;
   viii)   fibrous gypsum plaster casts fo

This document applies to calcium sulphate binders and composite binders made of calcium sulphate used for the manufacture of floor screeds for interior use in buildings. It also includes requirements for factory made mixtures made of calcium sulphate used for the manufacture of floor screeds which are given in EN 13813. This document does not cover the application of floor screeds. Floor screeds made with products covered by this document may contribute to thermal and sound insulation and fire protection of the floor.

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TC - Some corrections in Table 1 and Annex Z

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of gypsum based adhesives used for assembling gypsum blocks or other gypsum units. It covers the following performance characteristics related to the essential requirements :
- reaction to fire ;
- release of dangerous substances ;
measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It defines the reference tests for technical specifications.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.
This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Building Industry :
- direct airborne sound insulation ;
- bond strength ;
- thermal resistance calculated with thermal conductivity values from the Table 1 (see 5.3.2).

This European standard provides the complementary product category rules (c-PCR) for Type III
environmental declarations for gypsum-based products for the construction industry.
In addition to the common parts of EN 15804, this European Standard for gypsum-based products:
- specifies the functional and/or declared unit to be used;
- defines the default system boundaries for gypsum-based construction products;
- defines allocation procedures for the environmental impact of recycling and/or the use of by-products;
- describes the default scenarios and rules for defining scenarios for each of the life cycle information
modules A-D;
- provides guidance for the determination of the reference service life (RSL) for gypsum-based construction products;

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of metal framing components (e.g. profiles, hangers and connectors) intended to be used in building construction works in conjunction with gypsum boards manufactured according to EN 520, EN 15283 1 and EN 15283 2 and gypsum board products from reprocessing conforming to EN 14190 where the assembly is non-loadbearing. Such assemblies include, for example, partitions, wall and ceiling linings, ceilings with mechanically fixed boards and the cladding of beams, columns, ducts and shafts.
It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire, flexural (yield) strength and loadbearing capacity of suspension components to be measured according to the relevant test methods as specified or cited in this European Standard.
Amendment: Delete the second paragraph.

This document specifies the requirements and test methods of metal lath and beads for internal plastering.
This document covers metal lath intended to be used for fixing to structures or solid backgrounds to provide a key to hold the plaster in position. Metal lath is used vertically to support linings for walls, partitions and columns and horizontally to support linings for ceilings and beams. Used in this way it enables fire protecting plastering systems to be provided.
This document covers metal beads intended to be used to improve the protection of corners and also provide features to the internal finish of the construction as well as metal beads intended to be used as depth gauge beads and movement or expansion beads. They also contribute to fire protection.

This document specifies the requirements and test methods of metal lath and beads for external rendering.
This document covers metal lath intended to be used for fixing to structures or solid backgrounds to provide a key to hold the plaster in position. Used in this way it enables fire protecting rendering systems to be provided.
This document covers metal beads intended to be used to improve the protection of external angles and also provide features to the external finish of the construction and which can also be used as movement or expansion beads. They also contribute to fire protection.

This document specifies the characteristics and performance of powder products based on gypsum binder for building purposes. This includes premixed gypsum building plasters for plastering of walls and ceilings inside buildings where they are applied as a finishing material which can be decorated. These products are specially formulated to meet their application requirements by the use of additives/admixtures, aggregates and other binders. Gypsum and gypsum based building plasters for manual and mechanical applications are included.
This document also applies to gypsum binders both for direct use on site and for further processing into gypsum blocks, gypsum plasterboards, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement, gypsum fibrous plasterwork and gypsum ceiling elements. Gypsum mortar for internal not load bearing partitions not exposed to water is also included.
Calcium sulfate used as binder for floor screeds is not covered by this document.
This document defines the reference tests for technical characteristics and provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the products covered by this European Standard.
Building lime, as calcium hydroxide, can be used as an additional binder together with gypsum binder. If gypsum binder is the principle active binding component in a plaster then this plaster is covered by this European Standard. If building lime is the principle active binding component in a plaster then the plaster is covered by EN 998 1.

This document applies to binders made of calcium sulphate used for the manufacture of floor screeds for interior use in buildings. This document does not cover the application of floor screeds. Floor screeds made with products covered by this document can contribute to thermal and sound insulation and fire protection of the floor.
This document specifies binders where the principal active constituent is calcium sulphate.
Factory made mixtures are covered by EN 13813 and are therefore not part of this document.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of mechanical fasteners made of steel, including nails, screws and staples, intended to be used for the fixing of gypsum board in accordance with EN 520, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement in accordance with EN 15283-1 and EN 15283-2, composite panels according to EN 13950, products from secondary processing in accordance with EN 14190 and suitable ancillary products, to timber and metal, as appropriate, in building construction works. The fasteners secure the board to the framing enabling its surface to be finished by jointing or plastering to receive decoration. They can also be used for the construction of the framing and for the connection between substructure and load bearing components and for fixing boards together.
This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.
This European Standard also covers the additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the products by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
This European Standard does not cover nails, screws and staples intended for use with materials other than gypsum board and the gypsum based products referred to above and their associated system components.

This European Standard provides recommendations for the design of gypsum plasterboard constructions as well as requirements for the application of the plasterboard, to meet the performance requirements of the completed works. The products described are covered by harmonised technical specifications.
Recommendations on the installation of plasterboard as wall lining partitions and ceilings are given in parts 2 to 10.

This part of this European Standard provides recommendations for the design and application of gypsum plasterboard to meet the performance requirements of the completed works. The products described are covered by harmonised technical specifications.
Recommendations on the installation of plasterboard as drylining and for the construction of plasterboard partitions and ceilings are given in parts 2 to 10 of this standard.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of metal beads, metal beads combined with paper tape and metal feature profiles designed for use in systems made with gypsum plaster boards, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement and products from secondary processing complying with the EN's shown in Figure 2, intended to be used in building construction works.
Metal beads and feature profiles, depending upon their material and type, can be featured without decoration, decorated or finished with jointing compounds to receive decoration.
It covers the following performance characteristics : reaction to fire and flexural strengths (bending behaviour) to be measured according the corresponding European test methods.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this EN.
This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of mechanical fasteners, including nails, screws and staples, intended to be used for the fixing of gypsum plasterboard, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement, products from secondary processing and suitable ancillary products as shown in Figure 4, to timber and metal, as appropriate, in building construction works. The fasteners secure the board to the framing enabling its surface to be finished by jointing or plastering to receive decoration. They can also be used for the construction of the framing and for the connection between substructure and load bearing components and for fixing boards together. Mechanical fasteners contribute to the stability of the assembly.
This European Standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength to be measured
according to the corresponding European test methods. It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European
Standard. This EN also covers the additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the products by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
This European Standard does not cover nails, screws and staples intended for use with materials other than plasterboard and the plasterboard based products referred to above and their associated system components.

This European Standard describes the test methods for binders, composite binders and factory made mixtures for floor screeds based on calcium sulfate specified in EN XXXX-1. This European Standard describes reference test methods. If other than these methods and conditions are used, it is necessary to show that they give results equivalent to those given by the reference methods. In the event of a dispute, only the reference test method is used.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of metal beads, metal beads combined with paper tape and metal feature profiles designed for use in systems made with gypsum plasterboards, gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement and products from secondary processing complying with the ENs shown in Figure 2, intended to be used in building construction works. Metal beads and feature profiles, depending upon their material and type, can be featured without decoration, decorated or finished with jointing compounds to receive decoration.
It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength (bending behaviour) to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this EN.
This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings complying with EN 520 and a cellular paperboard core intended to be used as a lightweight partition, lining and encasement for general use in buildings.
This standard covers the following characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, flexural strength (breaking load) and thermal resistance to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
This Standard covers only prefabricated panels installed so that the core is not exposed.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with prefabricated panels made of gypsum plasterboard facings and a cellular paperboard core: shear strength, fire resistance, direct airborne sound insulation, acoustic absorption and air permeability to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests should be done on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This document covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Building Industry.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this document.

This European standard specifies the characteristics and performances of gypsum based adhesives which are composed of gypsum plasters defined in EN 13279-1 and of additives. These adhesives are used for fixing to walls and partitions, gypsum plasterboard thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels according to EN 13950, gypsum plasterboard linings according to EN 520 and other suitable products as reprocessed boards according to EN 14190 and cornices according to EN 14209. They assist in the construction of systems which provide thermal and acoustic performance.
It covers the following performance characteristics: reaction to fire, fire resistance and bond strength to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this standard.
This standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction Industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.

This European standard specifies the characteristics and performance of preformed plasterboard cornices intended to be used in building construction works either as part of the original specification or subsequently for improved decorative enrichment of the wall/ceiling angle in rooms.
This standard covers the performance characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength.
This standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Construction Industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European standard.
This standard does not cover plain plaster and gypsum fibrous plasterwork cornices.

TC - Modification to the Scope

This European Standard specifies the characteristics of metal framing components intended to be used in building construction works in conjunction with gypsum plasterboard conforming to prEN 520 where the assembly is non-loadbearing. These include, for example, partitions, wall and ceiling linings and the cladding of beams, columns, ducts and lift shafts.
It covers the following performance characteristics : reaction to fire, flexural (yield) strength to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It defines the reference test methods for technical specifications.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.
This EN also covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
A method of designation has been incorporated to cover the multiplicity of metal sections currently in use, without recourse to a means of rationalisation of their shape, profile or dimensions.
This standard does not cover load-bearing steel framing components.

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of products which have been produced from gypsum plasterboards manufactured according to EN 520 by reprocessing. Reprocessing may include cutting, perforating, edge profiling, decorating and laminating membranes of other materials for functional or decorative purposes, attaching fixings including supports e.g. for partitions. A fuller list of reprocessing operations is given in Annex B.
Gypsum plasterboards subject to reprocessing operations may be suitable for extended applications such as suspended ceilings providing sound absorption, flooring, self decorative finishes, low emissivity characteristics, moisture vapour control and X-ray protection.
The products are intended for use in wall, ceiling and floor applications, where they may be fixed direct to the background, or they are used in systems assembled in conjunction with the structure to form separate or suspended linings. The products offer a wide range of aesthetic solutions of modular or non-modular design.
This standard covers the following product performance characteristics: reaction to fire, water vapour permeability, stability in case of ceiling elements, flexural strength (breaking load), impact resistance, thermal resistance.
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with produc
The following performance characteristics are linked to systems assembled with products from reprocessing: shear strength, direct airborne sound insulation and acoustic absorption to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods. If required, tests should be done on assembled systems simulating the end use conditions.
This document also covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry and the reference tests for these characteristics.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this document.

TC - Modification to 4.7 and 5.5.2 g)

This European Standard specifies the characteristics and performance of thermal/acoustic insulation composite panels made of an insulating material laminated to gypsum plasterboards for which the main intended use is the internal insulation (thermal and/or acoustic) of walls. They are attached with adhesives or by mechanical fixings to vertical solid backgrounds and by mechanical fixings to wood or metal framing with the plasterboard face exposed. The method of fixing and jointing shall ensure that the insulating material is not exposed in its normal application
This European Standard covers the following performances characteristics: reaction to fire, fire resistance, water vapour permeability, flexural strength, impact resistance, direct airborne sound insulation and thermal resistance to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the products to this European Standard.
This European Standard covers also additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the construction industry.

The document specifies the requirements of jointing compounds and paper tapes for use with gypsum plasterboard complying with EN 520, products from secondary processing of this board and gypsum boards with fibrous reinforcement.
This document covers materials applied by hand and by machine. Eight types of compounds are specified. Compounds based on gypsum and other materials are covered. Also specified are the paper tapes which are used in suitable jointing systems.
This document covers the following characteristics: reaction to fire and flexural strength, to be measured according to the corresponding European test methods.
It also covers additional technical characteristics that are of importance for the use and acceptance of the product by the Construction Industry.
It defines the reference test methods for technical specifications.
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this document.
Annex A specifies the sampling procedure for testing.
This document does not cover tapes which are made from materials other than paper.

This document describes the reference test methods for all gypsum binders and gypsum plasters covered by prEN 13279-1.